Insertion of vena cava filter with review by radiologist
Medicare pricing data for 6,159 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 12.1x markup — hospitals charge $3,094 but Medicare allows only $256.10. Uninsured patients may face bills 12.1 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $184 in South Dakota to $464 in Connecticut. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Insertion of vena cava filter with review by radiologist (HCPCS code 37191) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $256.10, but hospitals typically charge $3,094 — a 12.1x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $256.10, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $51.22. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 12.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $203.40 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $464 | $5,180 | 99 | 260 | +81.2% |
| Virginia | $335 | $3,072 | 161 | 591 | +30.7% |
| Georgia | $319 | $3,725 | 211 | 562 | +24.7% |
| Arizona | $319 | $3,132 | 118 | 430 | +24.7% |
| Maryland | $317 | $1,702 | 132 | 545 | +23.7% |
| New York | $309 | $6,321 | 426 | 1,313 | +20.5% |
| New Jersey | $293 | $4,140 | 222 | 798 | +14.5% |
| Tennessee | $277 | $2,429 | 162 | 495 | +8.3% |
| Massachusetts | $276 | $1,930 | 152 | 362 | +7.7% |
| Florida | $274 | $2,880 | 530 | 1,842 | +7.0% |
| Alaska | $264 | $8,792 | 9 | 13 | +3.1% |
| California | $251 | $4,180 | 514 | 1,810 | -2.2% |
| Texas | $233 | $3,050 | 503 | 1,387 | -9.1% |
| Illinois | $224 | $2,325 | 270 | 1,067 | -12.4% |
| District of Columbia | $222 | $2,188 | 27 | 129 | -13.3% |
| Wyoming | $216 | $4,722 | 8 | 17 | -15.7% |
| Rhode Island | $214 | $1,896 | 24 | 43 | -16.4% |
| Delaware | $214 | $1,316 | 17 | 57 | -16.5% |
| Vermont | $214 | $5,662 | 9 | 16 | -16.6% |
| Pennsylvania | $213 | $2,297 | 291 | 878 | -16.8% |
| Washington | $212 | $2,011 | 86 | 250 | -17.4% |
| Michigan | $211 | $1,190 | 171 | 510 | -17.5% |
| New Mexico | $210 | $1,368 | 22 | 83 | -18.1% |
| Maine | $210 | $1,251 | 19 | 32 | -18.1% |
| Montana | $209 | $1,836 | 18 | 37 | -18.5% |
| Hawaii | $208 | $785 | 16 | 31 | -18.6% |
| Louisiana | $208 | $3,185 | 92 | 194 | -18.9% |
| Puerto Rico | $208 | $997 | 10 | 21 | -18.9% |
| North Dakota | $206 | $2,387 | 16 | 47 | -19.4% |
| Colorado | $206 | $1,623 | 85 | 208 | -19.7% |
| North Carolina | $204 | $3,238 | 167 | 514 | -20.2% |
| New Hampshire | $204 | $1,571 | 33 | 81 | -20.3% |
| Ohio | $204 | $2,176 | 237 | 667 | -20.4% |
| Missouri | $203 | $2,265 | 125 | 441 | -20.5% |
| Nevada | $203 | $2,760 | 45 | 202 | -20.7% |
| Kentucky | $199 | $2,586 | 75 | 192 | -22.4% |
| Minnesota | $199 | $2,204 | 73 | 223 | -22.4% |
| Mississippi | $198 | $2,483 | 64 | 220 | -22.5% |
| West Virginia | $197 | $1,450 | 27 | 104 | -23.1% |
| South Carolina | $197 | $2,465 | 106 | 306 | -23.3% |
| Oregon | $196 | $1,770 | 60 | 198 | -23.5% |
| Utah | $195 | $1,569 | 36 | 86 | -23.8% |
| Oklahoma | $195 | $1,411 | 77 | 193 | -24.0% |
| Iowa | $194 | $2,438 | 39 | 90 | -24.2% |
| Wisconsin | $194 | $5,052 | 105 | 257 | -24.3% |
| Alabama | $192 | $2,503 | 108 | 295 | -24.9% |
| Nebraska | $191 | $3,703 | 36 | 108 | -25.5% |
| Indiana | $190 | $3,894 | 115 | 271 | -25.9% |
| Arkansas | $189 | $3,256 | 48 | 166 | -26.1% |
| Idaho | $187 | $1,707 | 30 | 105 | -26.8% |
| Kansas | $185 | $952 | 39 | 160 | -27.7% |
| South Dakota | $184 | $1,024 | 23 | 48 | -28.3% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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